Macau’s government proposed revisions to its casino advertising law, including restrictions on material that promotes gambling or targets minors. The proposed rules would cover livestreaming and influencer promotions; a 30-day consultation will gather public and industry views.
Casinos and marketing partners could face new limits on advertising channels and content in Macau.
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Colombian senator Gustavo Moreno said he is preparing a bill to tighten state oversight of online betting platforms. His proposals include digital identity checks and daily and monthly limits on deposits and losses; Fecoljuegos president Evert Montero said legal platforms already use safeguards and argued that enforcement should focus on illegal gambling.
Pennsylvania’s Joint State Government Commission has proposed changes to sports betting rules in a study submitted to state lawmakers. Recommendations include banning credit-card deposits and in-game microbets, requiring pre-set player limits and analysing anonymised player data; the proposals now depend on action by the General Assembly or Gaming Control Board.
The CFTC proposed rules to strengthen the framework for offering event contracts. The American Gaming Association criticised the proposal, saying it made a “mockery” of existing sports betting laws.
Hong Kong’s Home and Youth Affairs Bureau submitted proposals to the Legislative Council on 5 May to bring claw machines and other prize-based amusement devices under the Amusements with Prizes License framework. The proposals include licensing each device, displaying licences at venue entrances and addiction-warning signs, and reviewing fees. The government’s move follows concerns about gambling-like play, prize redemption and younger participants.
The NBA has sent teams proposals to increase injury-reporting frequency and restrict some prop bets, alongside measures addressing tanking and gambling education. The league is seeking team input before finalising the policies; proposed measures include game-day injury-report updates and limits on bet sizes, bet types and the players offered.